FOI release

Hoarding Data

Case reference FOI2025/01455

Received 27 May 2026

Published 3 August 2026

Request

I’m happy to refine my request to focus on information that is recorded within LFB systems. Please see my clarified request below: 1. Actions taken by LFB following identification of hoarding during incidents or Home Fire Safety Visits. If possible, I would be interested in any recorded interventions such as: - Referrals made to Local Authorities (e.g. PAR forms) - Installation of fire safety equipment (e.g. smoke alarms, sprinklers, fire-retardant materials) - Advice or risk mitigation actions recorded If quantified data is available (e.g. number of cases where each action was taken per year), this would be preferred. 2. Any available information on resource use associated with hoarding-related incidents or visits. For example (if recorded): - Number of appliances or staff attending hoarding-related incidents - Duration of incidents - Any internal categorisation that differentiates hoarding-related work from other activity 3. Confirmation of whether LFB holds any cost-related data specifically linked to hoarding incidents. If not, I would be grateful if you could confirm that this information is not recorded. 4. Confirmation of whether LFB holds any data on waiting times for support or onward services following identification of hoarding. If not held, a confirmation would be sufficient.

Response

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Documents

• FOIA response for disclosure log - FOI2025_01455.pdf (948.3 KB)

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